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Fan Weiqiu's death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by end of 2025?
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Fan Weiqiu Sentenced to Death for Zhuhai Car Attack Killing 35, Injuring 43 on November 11
Dec 27, 2024, 01:15 PM
A Chinese court in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, has sentenced Fan Weiqiu to death for driving his car into a crowd at a sports center on November 11, resulting in the deaths of 35 people and injuries to 43 others. The Zhuhai Intermediate People's Court found Fan guilty of endangering public safety by dangerous means, citing his actions as extremely vile, particularly cruel, and resulting in severe consequences. Fan's motivations were linked to his frustration over a failed marriage and dissatisfaction with the divorce settlement. The court also deprived Fan of his political rights for life.
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